Doctors explain how cholesterol links to metabolic disorders

Normal cholesterol numbers don't necessarily mean good metabolic health, doctors say. Diabetologist Dr Aarti Ullal notes cholesterol is closely tied to metabolic health: insulin resistance can affect how the body handles fat, raising triglycerides, lowering HDL and altering LDL. Dr Rajiv Kovil says cholesterol often reflects how efficiently the body processes energy, sugar and fat, not just fatty food.